Government-owned clean energy generator rolls out in Queensland in 2019
From mid-2019, Queenslanders can choose a government-owned clean energy generator after CleanCo was formally established this week. CleanCo will boost Queensland’s renewable energy industry and also increase competition in the wholesale electricity market. The renewable energy retailer should secure a clean, reliable, cheaper energy supply for Queenslanders. Clean energy generator designed to reduce power bills CleanCo will put downward […]
NSW Labor calls for electric vehicle government fleet targets by 2025
The Labor opposition in NSW wants the state to adopt electric vehicle (EV) fleet targets of 25 per cent by 2025. The Labor party is also pledging to commit $10 million over three years to electric vehicle infrastructure and $1 million for a promotional EV campaign. If elected in the state election, which is due […]
All I want for Christmas is solar power: Choice survey reveals happy solar owners
Most Australian solar owners are very satisfied with their solar panel systems, according to a pre-Christmas Choice solar owners survey. Customers reported high satisfaction levels across most brands of solar power systems. They also recorded better service from independent providers like Energy Matters, rather than large companies like Origin Energy. Only 9 per cent of households surveyed […]
Solar energy independence: Sydney woman upgrading existing solar panels to beat electricity costs
A woman living in Sydney’s inner western suburbs is aiming for grid independence. She has taken the first steps towards this goal by upgrading existing solar panels and adding a 7 kWh home battery. Gayle Adams bought the $18,000 system through the Inner West Community Energy group. She has calculated that the 5.6 kW solar installation […]
Battery-backed solar installations will break records in 2019: Greentech Media
Greentech Media has held its fifth annual Energy Storage Summit in San Francisco, and made big renewable energy predictions for 2019. One was that battery-backed solar installations will break records in 2019. The summit brings together innovators, storage experts, financiers and other industry professionals for presentations, discussions and networking. At the opening presentation, industry leader […]
80% of voters want a renewable future for Xmas says NSW MP
Federal MP for Eden-Monaro Mike Kelly says 80 per cent of voters in his electorate put a “renewable future” on their Christmas wish list. As the Labor member for the NSW South Coast electorate, Kelly says the Coalition is “completely paralysed” on energy policy. Liberal candidate Dr Fiona Kotvojs also confirmed voters are most concerned about […]
Rooftop solar installation for Katherine High School thanks to NT renewable energy plan
Katherine High School will get a rooftop solar installation as part of the Northern Territory government’s renewable energy plan, the Katherine Times reports. The rooftop solar installation forms part of the NT government’s $5 million Rooftop Solar in Schools program. So far, in Round One of the program, ten schools have received $1.5 million in […]
Energy market chief wants control over WA home solar panels
The national energy regulator wants to stabilise Western Australia’s electricity grid by controlling the state’s home solar panel output. One in four homes in Western Australia now has a rooftop solar installation. As a result, solar energy is flooding the grid and even causing over-supply at times, particularly during the day. In the case of household solar, […]
Renewable energy investment hits record $20 billion in 2018
Australia’s booming renewable and storage industry has blown away previous records, with new data showing investment in the renewable projects sector reaching $20 billion in 2018. There are a staggering 83 renewable projects currently in construction (or due to start construction soon) across Australia. It’s the value of these committed projects which have delivered the […]
Council bulk-buy solar scheme helps SA pensioners buy solar panel systems
An innovative bulk-buy solar scheme is helping low-income residents in the South Australian town of Port Pirie buy solar power systems. The program was set up by the area’s local government authorities. Port Pirie Regional Council wanted a home solar installation that residents of the area could pay off over four years at no more […]
